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Summary

Foundations of American Education emphasizes the defining topics in education today – a diverse population, an increasingly globalized society, and the impact of standards and assessment on student learning. Explore this text to gain an understanding of how the evolution of education affects today’s teaching and learning in a constantly changing world.

Read, think about, and respond to current educational issues through an engaging ABC News and Video Insight feature providing video and thought-provoking questions connecting chapter content to current and controversial issues in education. In addition, a Controversial Issue feature asks you to consider your values and beliefs as you read about and reflect on controversial school issues complete with for and against statements for your consideration.

Readers will find a new chapter on Assessment, an important part of the teaching and learning process, of particular interest as it highlights the major purposes and types of educational assessment and the role of assessment in standards-based education. A heavily-revised chapter on Education in a Global Context focuses on current educational trends including globalization, changing demographics, and the role of technology in this global environment.

Table of Contents

The Teaching Profession

Status of the Profession

Development of the Profession

Philosophy and Its Impact on the Schools

The Major Philosophies

The Impact of Educational Theories on Educational Practice

Historical Foundations of Education

American Education: European Heritage and Colonial Experience

American Education: From Revolution to the Twentieth Century

Modern American Education: From the Progressive Movement to the Present

Schooling in a Diverse and Multicultural Society

The Social and Cultural Contexts of Schooling: Their Influence and Consequence

Responding to Diversity

Students at Risk and At-Risk Behaviors

Legal and Political Control and Financial Support

Legal Framework for the Public Schools

Teachers, Students, and the Law

Governance and Financing of Elementary and Secondary Schools

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Effective Schools

Curriculum and Instruction

Standards and Assessment

Education in a Global Context

The Future of Education in a Global Society

Glossary

References

Author Index

Subject Index

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Foundations for American EducationAugust 1, 2011

by Kobbi Gal

This textbook helped me in my class for Ashford. Great detail if you are looking for a historical reference book or textbook on the subject of education. It was an easy read and very informative. The textbook came in on time. It was in a great condition. Would love to purchase more in the future from this seller.

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